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Nottinghamshire Registration and Celebratory Services
CIVIL MARRIAGE CEREMONY Congratulations! It is important to us that you enjoy your special day. By guiding you through the various options
available, we want to help you create a meaningful, unique ceremony, as well as a truly happy and memorable
occasion.
We hope the information provided in this booklet is useful. However, if you have any queries or require additional information, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact informationFor ceremonies organised by our North Nottinghamshire team:
0115 [email protected]
For ceremonies organised by our Central Nottinghamshire team:
0115 8041132 [email protected] For ceremonies organised by our South Nottinghamshire team:
0115 [email protected]
You can also use our website www.celebrateinnottinghamshire.co.uk to help with your
planning.
The Marriage of
___________________ and ___________________
will take place at:
___________________
Date: ___________________ Time: __________
Notice Fee of £70.00 received with thanks.
The final fee for your ceremony of £ ________ is due by _______. (fees may rise on 1st April each year –please check)
Your fee may be paid by cash/cheque/debit or credit card. Please make cheques payable to Nottinghamshire County Council
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
The only fee due on the wedding day will be £4.00 for each marriage certificate required. We will ask for this in cash, at the time of the pre-
ceremony interview.
CERTIFICATE BOXESAttractive boxes available to purchase for just £5 to keep your marriage
certificates safe.Pre-order and pay for your box in advance (please see order form) or
purchase from the registrar on the day.
COMMEMORATIVE CERTIFICATES
We have beautiful commemorative certificates for sale, which are a lovely keepsake and can be presented already framed on request. The cost is
£10 unframed, £15 framed. You can pre-order and pay for your certificate in advance (please see order form).
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REHEARSALS
For a fee of £25, payable at the time of booking, we can offer you a rehearsal appointment to go through your ceremony with you and
alleviate any last minute nerves.
PERSONALISING YOUR CEREMONY
There are various options available to you to personalise your ceremony. You may do this by choosing your own music, having poems and readings or making personal promises to each other (in addition to the legal vows),
we have a selection of these, or you may wish to write your own. Alternatively there is a wide choice on the internet.
Please be reminded that this is a civil ceremony and must not include any religious content including religious music. Please contact us for
guidance.
ARRIVAL TIMES
Timing is crucial, should you arrive late it may not be possible to conduct your ceremony that day. Your ceremony should start at the appointed time unless there are exceptional circumstances where we have been
informed of the change, and it has been agreed by us.We ask that you and your guests arrive 20 minutes before the start time.The Registrar is required to record your personal details accurately in the marriage register. Therefore, you must both be interviewed prior to the
marriage. If you wish to do this separately, we will see one of you 20 minutes before and the other 10 minutes before the ceremony is due to start. It is your responsibility to ensure that all guests are aware of our expectations and have prior knowledge of where the venue is situated.
WITNESSES
Two witnesses, who can understand and speak English, are required to be present at the ceremony and to sign the marriage register. Ideally they
should be over the age of 16 years.
INCLUSION OF ANIMALS/BIRDS IN YOUR CEREMONY
Please inform the office in writing if you intend to use any animals or birds in your ceremony as we may need to allocate staff accordingly.
PHOTOGRAPHS and VIDEO
The use of cameras and battery operated video cameras is permitted. The operator of the equipment is requested to remain stationary during the
ceremony, unless agreed otherwise.
PARKING and CONFETTI
We advise that you check with the venue for further information. Confetti is available to purchase from our Registration Offices.
PD2 PASSPORT SERVICE
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For a fee of £20, we can help you to apply for a new ten-year passport to be issued in your new name up to three months in advance of your ceremony. Speak to the Registration team for further information.
CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT
Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel, postpone or amend your ceremony
Marriage Ceremony GuideYour ceremony begins with a welcome and introduction by the
Deputy Superintendent Registrar. During the ceremony you will be asked in turn to make your vows to one another, by repeating the
Declaration and Contract words of your choice. You must both choose the same wording, which you will be guided through, three
or four words at a time.
Suggested Order of Service Entrance (music)
WelcomeReading (optional)Declaration WordsReading (optional)
Exchange of Rings (optional)Promises (optional)
Contract WordsClosing Words
Signing of the Register (music)Photographs (music)
Exit (music)
The Declaration:A – I do solemnly declare, that I know not, of any lawful impediment, why I_______________ may not be joined in matrimony, to _________________.
B – I declare that I know, of no legal reason, why I _____________ may not be joined in marriage, to ______________.
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C – By replying ‘I Am’ to the question, are you ____________ free lawfully to marry _________________?
The Contract:X - I call upon these persons here present, to witness that I ________________ do take thee _______________, to be my lawful wedded husband/wife.
Y – I ______________, take you ______________ to be my wedded husband/wife.
Z – I ______________, take thee, _____________ to be my wedded husband/wife.
PROMISES
In addition to your legal marriage vows, you may wish to personalise your ceremony with the inclusion of spoken promises to
each other. This helps to make it unique and more special to just you two.
Below are a few suggestions. For variety, consider choosing two different ones, or as an alternative you may wish to write or provide
your own. The content of any non-standard promises must be supplied to, and agreed by us in advance of the day.
(1) I promise to care for you with love and friendship. To support and comfort you, through good times and through troubled times. I promise to care for you with love and with patience, to respect and cherish you and be faithful always. These promises I make to you for the rest of my life.
(2) I promise to love and cherish you, comfort and care for you, honour and protect you throughout our lives together. And this is my commitment to you.
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(3) I promise to care for you always, and to keep our love and friendship as it is today. Please share my hopes and dreams and never allow anything to destroy the feelings we have for one another.
(4) I promise to be there when you need me, to fill your days with sunshine. To comfort you, and encourage you to reach your goals. To be your best friend forever, and to love you all my life and with all of my heart.
Returning Your Choices Sheet
Once you have made your ceremony choices, your form should be returned to the office arranging your marriage ceremony as
indicated below.
Please ensure these are returned 28 days prior to your ceremony.
□ Nottinghamshire Register Office, Memorial Avenue, Worksop, Notts. S80 [email protected] all ceremonies organised by our North Nottinghamshire team.
□ Mansfield Registration Office, County House, 100 Chesterfield Road South,
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 [email protected] all ceremonies organised by our Central Nottinghamshire team.
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□ Rushcliffe Registration Office, Bridgford Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AT
[email protected] all ceremonies organised by our Rushcliffe team.
Marriage Ceremony Choices SheetPlease ensure this choices sheet is returned by 28 days prior to the day of the
ceremony.
Name ….…………….……………………… Name ………………….………………………
Venue ….…………….………………………….…………….………………………………………
Date ….…………….……………………… Time ….…………….……………………..…
Would you prefer to have your pre-ceremony interview? Separately □Together □
How many copies of your marriage certificate would you like? ……… ... …(£4 cash each on the day – please bring the correct money)
Declaration and Contracting Wording (please choose one only of each of the following):-
Your choice of Declaration Wording… A □ B □ C □
Your choice of Contract Wording… X □ Y □ Z □
Optional:
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Name of person(s) to be given away … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
And by whom? … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
Would you like the following words to be included:-
“Who gives [name]’s …………… … … ……hand in marriage?” Yes □ No □
Are you exchanging Wedding Ring(s)? Yes – 2 rings □ Yes – 1 ring □ No □
Are you including promises? Yes □No □
Your choice of promises:-Name …………………………..…………….. 1□ 2□ 3□ 4□ Own □
Name …………………………..…………….. 1□ 2□ 3□ 4□ Own □(Please attach a copy if you have written your own)
Are you including readings or poems? Yes □ No □ If ‘Yes’ please attach a copy.
1st Reading/poem ……………………………………………… To be read by ………………………
2nd Reading/poem ……………………………………………… To be read by ………………………
Would you like to pre-order a certificate box (£5)? Yes □ No □Would you like to order a commemorative certificate? Framed (£15) □ Unframed (£10) □(Please remember to enclose your order form with your choices sheet)
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COMMEMORATIVE CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE BOX ORDER FORMPlease return with your ceremony choices form, thank you.
Commemorative Certificate typed details to read as follows:
On this day we celebrate the marriage of
(name)...........................................................................
and
(name)...........................................................................
The ceremony took place at (venue)
…………………………………………………… on (date of marriage)
………………………………………………………
(Please note that spellings of names and details will be copied from the above information.)
Name of Person Completing above details ………………………………………………………….Full Postal Address……………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………Contact number……………………………………Commemorative CertificateI enclose / attach £10.00 unframed, £15.00 framed □ Cheque □ Postal Order □
I have pre-paid by credit/debit card …………………………………………… (Date)
Cheque □ Postal Order □ Cash (Please tick)
I have pre-paid by credit/debit card …………………………………………… (Date)9
For Registration Administration Use onlyCertificate details
□ Commemorative Certificate given to couple on day of ceremony ………………………… (insert date)□ Commemorative Certificate posted to couple (address as above) ……………………… (insert date)□ Commemorative Certificate to be collected ………………………………………(insert date collected)
Tick one of above as appropriate.
Banking details
Date banked………………………………………. Banking Code…………………………
□ Tick to acknowledge that the sale has been recorded on banking spreadsheet.
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